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The Grand Union Oldest operating hotel in Montana, located in Historic Fort Benton. The Grand Union underwent an award-winning renovation in the mid-90's.
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She was classically restored, with thoughtful touches for the modern traveler. The Grand Union Hotel gained a new lease on life in 1999 following an award-winnin restoration supervised by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the U.S. Parks Department, and the Montana State Historic Preservation Office preserving the historical character of Montana's oldest operating hotel and one of its most famous landmarks. The hotel's history began in 1882, just 36 years after Fort Benton was founded and 7 years before Montana became a state, and was built at the height of Fort Benton's prosperity and the steamboat era on the Upper Missouri River. Following a construction cost of $50,000 with an additional $150,000 spent on furnishings and a construction time of 1 year, 3 months and 18 days, the newly christened Grand Union Hotel opened November 2, 1882 with the biggest party the town and Territory had ever seen. Over 300 attended including some of the most prominent men and women in Montana history. The Grand Union ran continuously for over a hundred years but sadly, due to hard times, closed its doors in the mid-1980s. The “Grand Olde Lady” sat empty of over a decade before native Montanans, Jim and Cheryl Gagnon purchased the hotel and began restoring it in 1997. Elegantly returned to its original splendor, the Grand Union reopened its doors November 2, 1999, on the 117th anniversary of its original launch. The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has won several state and national restoration awards. In June 2022, the Hotel was purchased by locals Colette & Tony Longin who are proud to keep ownership in local hands and consider themselves stewards of the beautiful Grand Union. The Grand Union continued its tradition of providing the grandest lodging and dining experience to be found in Montana.

Our Culinary Pop-Up series enters its third year with a spooktacular Taste of Spain! This Halloween weekend, step into o...
10/18/2026

Our Culinary Pop-Up series enters its third year with a spooktacular Taste of Spain!

This Halloween weekend, step into our transformed (in "costume!") dining room for an exclusive Spanish Tapas culinary experience!

We’re setting the mood with eerie elegance with this moody theme and a festive menu packed with vibrant, mouthwatering small plates designed to share.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend full of bold flavors, themed cocktails, and hauntingly good company! And maybe a few tricks and surprises...

Stay the night and maybe you'll meet one of our ghostly residents! There are parties going on in town and we'll be showing movies in our new room, The Study.

So get dressed up and plan a fun time in Fort Benton!
Give us a call to book: 406.622.1882, head to the link in our bio or to our website to view the full menu.

It's going to be frighteningly delish!

Our annual Fall w**e dinner is back! We have an exquisite menu prepared by Executive Chef, Keith Chinn, with a line-up o...
10/15/2026

Our annual Fall w**e dinner is back!

We have an exquisite menu prepared by Executive Chef, Keith Chinn, with a line-up of beautiful w**es from Aviam Cellars!

On Friday, we'll have artist Tanara Martin with her stunning pieces, and w**e/whiskey tastings. Stop by the newly renovated Banque Club between 5-7pm for light bites, great art and w**es & whiskies! Then, finish up the night with dinner in the Union Grille and some time by the firepits on the patio!

Aaron Myers will join us for the w**e pairing dinner on Saturday, walking us through his Red Mountain, Washington w**es...he's originally from just down the road in Big Sandy, so we're particularly excited to have him out for this event!

"A native of Big Sandy, Montana, Aaron Myers found his way into the w**e world through an unlikely combination of music, love, and a little fate. While performing in the Tri-Cities as a professional musician, he met his future wife, Ashley- whose Red Mountain roots run deep.
In 2020, the two took the reins of a family property, originally a horse ranch purchased by Ashley’s grandmother in 2000. Together, they have transformed the estate into Aviam Cellars, a micro-boutique vineyard and w**ery dedicated to crafting distinctive, small-production w**es. With an emphasis on balance, texture, and elegance, Aaron and Ashley’s w**es reflect the intensity and grace of Red Mountain, the place they call home."

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We can't wait to have them here!
Reserve your tickets for Friday and/or Saturday...by calling 406.622.1882.
Visit our website/ events page for more information. Stay one or both nights and get great rates...Book a package stay for Saturday that includes breakfast on Sunday!

It's the perfect time for a cozy, Fall weekend at the historic Grand Union!

The weather is great, if cloudy! Come on out!
09/19/2026

The weather is great, if cloudy! Come on out!

09/15/2026

Chouteau County Performing Arts kicks off their 2026-27 concert season tonight with Montana western/folk band Pollo Loco. They will perform Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Fort Benton Elementary School auditorium.

CCPA season tickets can be purchased at the door for $75. Individual tickets are $20. All children/students from Chouteau County receive free admission.

Darn! We're sorry! We were keeping our fingers crossed they'd show up but...they're delayed untilTomorrow!Cheers!
08/18/2026

Darn! We're sorry! We were keeping our fingers crossed they'd show up but...they're delayed until
Tomorrow!

Cheers!

A night on the Missouri River on us!We've teamed up with IND H**P and for a giveaway worth making the drive for! One wi...
08/05/2026

A night on the Missouri River on us!
We've teamed up with IND H**P and for a giveaway worth making the drive for! One winner takes home a one night stay at the oldest operating hotel in Montana, a dinner for two at The Union Grill, an IND H**P facility tour, and a gift basket featuring local goodies!

To enter:
Head over to Instagram...
-Must be 18 or older
-Like this post
-Follow
-Tag someone you'd want to experience this with
-Share this post to your story.
Giveaway will close Sunday, August 9th at 5pm. Winner will be announced Wednesday, August 12th.

08/04/2026
This historic convoy will be stopping in historic Fort Benton tomorrow!A Military Vehicle Preservation Association convo...
07/31/2026

This historic convoy will be stopping in historic Fort Benton tomorrow!

A Military Vehicle Preservation Association convoy is driving through Montana this week and plans to make a stop in Fort Benton on Saturday, Aug. 1 around 11:30 a.m. (Arrival time is a rough estimate.)
They will be parked along Front Street and plan to take a lunch break at Old Fort Park before heading on to Great Falls. They have 40-50 retired military vehicles in their convoy. They expect to be in Fort Benton for around 90 minutes and the public is welcome to come check it out.

Looks like we've got us a convoy!

Somewhere on ND1804 between Riverdale and Tioga, ND.

07/14/2026

Good morning from Fort Benton, Montana!
Enjoy the sounds of a Summer morning on the Missouri River.

Address

1 Grand Union Square
Fort Benton, MT
59442

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+14066221882

Website

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